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ROOFING AND COVERING OUTSIDE 
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Patented by C. J. FAY,.(decd). 


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AUTHORIZED AGENCIES. 


J. 8. RICHARDSON, Omaha, Neb. Agent for Nebrasia, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming andNew Mexico. 
J. D. CLEGHORN, Minneapolis, Minn.—Agent for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakota and Montana. 

TANDY & BACHELLER, St. Louis, Mo.—Agents for Missouri, Arkansas and IMinois, Indian Ter, and Texas. 
ALEX. P. SAMUELS, Samuels’ Depot, Ky.—Agent for Kentucky, 

M. L. VAN SCOTEN, Salt Lake City, Utah—Agent for Utah, 

BRIDEWELL & KOONS, 59 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La.—Agent for Louvisiana, 

C M, GORDON, De Land, Florida, Agent for Florids. . 


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Revised January, 1885.—We come before the public this year with a revision oF 
our 1884 catalogue; as in thaz, we shall also in ¢hzs ome endeavor to give a plain, careful and 
truthful description of our goods. We shall do it in as few words as is possible, and therefore 
hope the reader who may be contemplating the use of our goods will carefully read every word; 
others may also find it interesting reading. Do not omit the testimonials; they come to us 
unsolicited, and are not mere “puffs” gotten up by ourselves; they are genuine, and contain 
statements that may possibly answer questions arising in your mind, and which may not be 
answered any where else in the circular; therefore do not fail to read them. 


We are aware that at first sight some may not be favorably impressed with the utility of our 
goods. It is so with anything that departs radically from established customs. The progressive 
class are continually bringing out new inventions, or utilizing old ones for new purposes, and the 
great conservative class are as constantly looking askance at any such new thing, or new use for 
an old thing. It is, however, easy to see which class has done the most for the benefit of 
humanity, and therefore to which class it is most desirable to belong. What would the country 
have amounted to had the life of the railroad depended upon the counsel received from this ever- 
careful, never-pushing, conservative class? The triumph of the progressive class in this matter 
is a cause of rejoicing to the wide world. 


We expected suspicion and distrust from the beginning; we are glad to say that we have 
met it, fought it, and have so far conquered it, that although 1884 was a very dull year in 
business circles, it was to us one of the most successful of our business; that year being the 
eighteenth of our business career. Quietly yet surely have we been winning a place in the 
great world of business. \ 


It is even true that you may never have heard of us before, but here we are ready to serve 
you, and confident that satisfaction will result. 


If you are of that great class of conservatives, please profit by past experience and do not 
be too hasty in your condemnation of our goods, simply because you have never seen them 
before. Even if you have seen or heard of them, possibly you do not know z// about them. 
Above all things do not condemn them because some one of your friends may have been 
swindled by using an imitation. 


In these goods we shall strive as heretofore to excel in the quality and excellence of their 
manufacture, and for effectiveness and reliability in the object for which they are made rather 
than for cheapness of product and price. 


We are aware that there are imitations in the market; those who try them will soon find 
the difference; however, we do not propose to lower our prices to compete with them, neither do 
we intend to lower the quality of our goods, but rather hold our position firmly, feeling confident 
that experience will show our goods to be the best. We feel confident of no contradiction how- 
ever, when we say that, taking quality into consideration our goods will be found decidedly 
CHEAPER than any make in the market known to us. 


We were, and are, PIONEERS in this line of business, We have met suspicion, singlehanded, 
and have so far conquered, that now, the class of “hangers on”—who vulture-like are ever 
fearful of venturing alone and upon their own responsibility—seeing our success, are greedy 
to share it, although they gave no aid in producing it. So it is that after we have proven the 
utility of these goods they step in and try to “steal” a share in our success—try to reap the 
profits of ozr labor, by imposing ‘vz2z¢a¢ions upon the unsuspecting customer. 

To overcome this difficulty, we have had constructed an apparatus for printing our 
Trade Mark on all our Manilla goods as they run over the machinery in the process of 
manufacture. Unless you see it upon the goods they are none of ours, no matter what those 
may say who are trying to sell you the goods. 


Our Manilla goods take the place of more expensive materials for roofing ; for oz¢stde walls 
of buildings; for walls and ceilings zzszde, in place of plaster; for lining under clapboards, or 
weather-boarding, shingles, slate, tin, &c.; for insulating buildings; for lining ice-houses and 
refrigerators; for covering trunks, counters, desks, &c.; it is also made into carpets and rugs to 
take the place of oil cloth. . 


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How well these goods answer: the purpose for which they are made can easily be seen by an 
examination of a few of the z#so/icited testimonials given farther on. These testimonials are 
from all parts of the country, and serve to show that this material is adapted to any climate. 


We, ourselves, since establishing this business, in 1866, have been testing these goods upon the 
roofs, outside walls, ixside walls, and ceilings of our own buildings, in place of tin, slate, wood- 
siding, and plaster, and our experience teaches us that there is no other material of this character in 
the market which can so effectually meet and fill the requirements for these uses as does our Manilla 
goods, or at all fill their place, in building purposes, for combined economy, comfort, and durability. 


A careful perusal of this circular, together with an examination of the samples of the vari- 
ous kinds of our goods, used in the different branches of building, will convince the reader of 
their practical utility, and also that our experience as practical mechanics coincides fully with that of 
our patrons who have been engaged with us for years in this business, buying and using our Manilla 
goods. 

The substance from which our stock is made is not the common collection of rags, straw, wood, 
jute, etc., from which paper is usually made, but a strong, fibrous, vegetable product called AZanz/la, 
obtained from the Philippine Islands, carefully selected and by chemical process manufactured into a 
water-proof material, close-grained, tough and strong, somewhat resembling leather. In fact, its 
strength and durability are only comparable with leather. 


While the chemicals used render it in nowise detrimental to health, they make it exceedingly 
olnoxious to insects, vermin, mice and rats, but as there is no tar used about it, it is free from that 
peculiar and, to many, offensive odor. 


' THE ROOFING.—We can confi- 
dently recommend our Roofing for barns, 
stables, out-houses,warehouses, factories, mills, 
bridges, machine shops, chemical works, glass 
factories, dwellings, churches, &c. 


As already stated, this material, like 
every other valuable material, has been 
imitated by cheap productions having the 
outward appearance of our goods, in fact 
called by the same name, and in many in- 
stances so/d for our goods or equal to them. 
Against these imitations we cannot too strong- 
ly warn our patrons. Remember we are the 
pioneers in this business, and owr goods can 
easily be recognised by the 7rade Mar, 
(see 2nd page) which is printed every few 
feet on one side of the goods, 


For a time we furnished our Roofing 
uncoated, but found it was in many instances 
so injured by the application of unsuitable 
coatings, such as tar, coal-oil paints, plastics 

“and other cheap compositions, as to render 
it almost valueless; therefore, we concluded 


to give it one coat of our paint before leaving the warehouse, thus making it a Ready Roofing. 


We furnish with our Coated Roofing the required quantity of metallic caps, 
(size of cut opposite,) nails and sufficient paint for another coat when on the 
roof, all packed complete in crates for shipment. Our paint for the Roofing is a 
metallic mixture, 78 per cent. of which is iron, ground in boiled linseed oil. We 
would advise our patrons who wish to secure the most satisfactory results to use 
no other. We keep on hand a large stock so that those who may, after a time, 
wish to re-coat the Roofing, may order of, and be supplied by us, at the price 








given on last page. 


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This engraving represents a roll of our Roofing 
as prepared by us, ready for application. The lines 
are creases made by machinery, and are to aid in 
applying to the roof. The two outer creased lines 
=) are to facilitate making the joints between two sheets; 
SS the two inner lines are to facilitate the making of 
another joint to hold the sheet firmly to the roof. /%2d/, ¢llustrated directions for applying the 
Roofing accompany each order. So firmly is our Roofing secured, when applied according to these 
printed diréctions, that even where exposed in windy climates, it withstands the weather when other 
roofing materials, such as tin, slate, shingles, &c., fail. As battens are not used to secure it by our 
method, a roof covered with our Roofing presents a neat appearance. ; 

It is a well-known fact that heat expands, and cold contracts metallic roofing materials; this is 
a constant wear upon the material and when taken in connection with the corroding or rusting, 
is one of the great reasons for its short life. It is also a well-known fact that tin roofing, gathers 
moisture on the under side, causing it to corrode or rust very fast. When the rust has eaten 
through there is no alternative but to re-cover the roof. This has been successfully done by the use 
of our material right over the tin roof. In factories, &c., tin and other roofing materials are very 
much affected by the gases and steam constantly arising; our Roofing being water-proof is not so 
easily affected from this cause, and as none of. the above objections apply to it, therefore its supe- 
riority over other roofing material in this respect, can be easily understood, and its advantages 
over them when used in such places becomes apparent. 

For dwellings it is better than tin from the fact that it does not rattle. As there is nothing injur- 
ious in our paint, water caught from the roof may be used for household purposes. 11% gallons of 
paint covers 1000 square feet. 

The small expense of transportation, as will be seen on the last page of this circular, compared 
with other roofing material is greatly in favor of our Manilla Roofing, as it weighs only about 
one-fifth as much as ordinary tin and one-eighth as much as the best tarred felt compositions. 

While we admit that matched boards make the best foundation for our Roofing, a good 
foundation may be made of common mill boards laid edge to edge. They may either be laid up 
and down or horizontally; if by the former method, it will be easier to avoid driving into the cracks 
when nailing down the Roofing. Old shingle roofs may be successfully covered with our Manilla 
Roofing, if the shingles are only sound enough to hold the nails. Any ordinary workman can apply 
it, especially after reading the printed directions sent with every order. One man and a boy will lay 
from 800 to 1200 feet per day. Roofs may be as flat as 12 inches rise in Io feet run; the steeper the 
roof, however, the better. , 

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The above engraving represents a design for sheep and cattle sheds, suggested at our office 


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FOR OUTSIDE WALLS OR SIDING. 


This material, of the same quality as the Roofing, is designed for covering the outside walls of 
buildings. The cheapest class of lumber for a foundation for this material answers equally as well as the 
best—in this way the price of the Manilla may be saved in the difference in cost of the lumber. 
Barns, stables, and other outbuildings may be readily covered, and when battened—as ordinarily 
done to cover the cracks of boarded buildings—and painted, will present an appearance neat enough 
for an ordinary dwelling house. The above cut will convey an idea of a cheap yet substantial house 
covered with the Roofing and Siding; the end of the building represents the material applied with 
battens, the side as applied in imitation of wood siding. When applied according to either of the 
above methods small, cheap buildings suitable for the seashore, for camp-meetings, for miners, for 
colonies, for the frontier settler, for the lumbermen and for the sugar camp, may be quickly built of 
mill boards or even slabs, scarfed at the studding to allow, an even surface outside, and when covered 
with this material will be as comfortable as clapboard h Mises. If finished zséde with our Wall and 
Ceiling Manilla, the appearance and comfort will not hs be enhanced, but a really valuable house 
will be the result. Twice the money would not build jne so good or comfortable out ‘of any other 
material. ti 
It is a fact well known that all buildings where ie stock is to be kept should be warm in order 
to have the stock thrive. We know of no method by which this can be so easily, cheaply and effect- 
ively done, as by the use of our Manilla. On ranches, good cheap sheds for sheep, cattle and 
horses, may be readily constructed with the cheapest kind of lumber, and when covered with our 
Manilla Roofing and Siding, will last for years. Very cheap fowl-houses may be built with a few 
pieces of scantling, some old windows and boards generally lying about the premises, or even old 
boxes knocked apart, where the stuff is of quite even thickness, and when covered with this mate- 
rial will make the fowls comfortable and profitable; we have a similar one, and have never known 
eggs to freeze in it. 

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First method is by battens. In this method the 
creases serve as guides, by means of which to apply 
the battens. When ordering goods to be applied 
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allowance for lap. 

Second method is to represent woodsiding or clapboards. In this method the creases serve 
as guides to cut the sheet into strips, as wide as clapboards. In ordering for this method add 20 
feet to every 100 feet as an allowance for joints. The extra 15 feet in this method, over the 5 feet in 
the former method, are equivalent to the cost of the battens. In both of these methods we furnish 
the material «coated. Full illustrated directions for each of them accompany the goods. 

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INTERIOR VIEW OF A LATHED ROOM, READY FOR APPLICATION OF THE MANILLA. 
FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PLACE OF PLASTER. 


A very excellent and cheap method of finishing the inside of rooms, in place of plaster, 1s 
found in the use of our Wall and Ceilingy*Manilla applied to common plastering lath. One 
thousand lath, or about one-half the number required for plastering, are sufficient for 1,000 square 
feet of the Manilla, and when they can be obtained for $3.00 per 1,000, the cost of the lath, lathing 
nails, for applying the lath, and the Manilla will not exceed 1234 cents per square yard. 

Even should the price exceed 12% eents per yard, we think it will be considered far cheaper 
in the evd than the poorer grades of plastér. We speak from experience, for we have walls of 
Manilla which have stood now for 18 ye#*s, and they will in all probability, stand as long as the 
building. When applied according to ©. directions the Manilla is not so easily damaged by 
being wet from leaky roofs, or other caw, as is plaster, consequently will not rot and drop off 
as poor quality plaster does. eo 

See some of the testimonials on this” ore. 

("No Naus Usep For AppLyiIn@srHE MANILLA To THE LATH. 

We a E Magen asked if our Manii@/ Ceiling can be ¢ached to the studding of buildings. 
We suppose the question arises from.a desire to cheapen the cost of the work by avoiding the 
use of lath, or from the fact that there aregome “paper” dealers who are advocating the use of 
a red paper in this way; they are trying te mislead unsuspecting customers by giving them the 
impression that the paper is as good as our Manilla, simply because it is red and looks like it. 
Either the Ager or our Manilla, can be used in this way, but they will not give satisfaction 
or be durable; for a short time the wall will be smooth and neat, but it will soon begin to loosen at 
the nails and tear away; this is caused by the action of the atmosphere, wind, &c. ‘The life of 
such a wall will be exceedingly short, while on the other hand, if our Manilla Ceiling be used,. 
and used according to our directions, a good, smooth, neat, air-tight wall will be obtained, and 
one which will give entire satisfaction. So that if the cost should be a little more at the first, 
the greater durability would make it cheaper in the end. “The best is always the cheapest; ” 
do not be misled. 


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Ist. The expense is.small in proportion to, that of plaster. 


2d. There is no cracking or breaking out as in plastered walls; no dropping off from over head, 
to injure’ person or furniture. ~ 


3d. The material is so,impervious to dampness and air that a building is made warmer by its 
use than when plastered, reqniring less fuel to keep rooms comfortable. 


4th. In hot weather it does not absorb heat like plaster. 


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sth. It does not require skilled labor to apply it, any one of ordinary capacity can do it easily. 
In fact it is so easily done that women have applied it successfully. 


6th. Unlike plaster the operation is not attended with dust, dirt and confusion, as it is no more 


work to apply the Manilla than merely to apply wall paper to plastered walls. 


7th. It does not shrink from the woodwork around the windows and doors to let in air, nor is 
‘ so liable to crack by settling or moving of the building. 

Sth. If it should in any way be injured it is far more easily repaired than plaster, and at greatly 
less cost. 

gth. One of the greatest advantages it has over plaster is, that it can ke applied in winter just 
as well as in summer. It is simply necessary to have a fire sufficient to make work comfortable. 
To farmers whose time is limited in summer, tut who are more or less at Icisure in winter, this fact 
will be of the greatest’ value, as they can easily apply the material themselves and thus save the 
expense of help. 

roth. Whether applied in warm or cold weather, it is not necessary to wait 2 or 3 weeks for the 
material to dry before the house can be occupied, as in the case of plaster. The. Manilla may be 
applied one day and the house occupied the next. 

r1th. Wall paper will last doubly as long on it as on plaster. 

12th. The freight on it is very small compared with the usual plastering materials. 

13th. Therefore, the inconvenience of procuring plastering materials abroad, the high freight 
rates on such materials, the difficulty of getting workmen, the dust, dirt, and confusion, and other 
hindrances attending the operation of plastering, are all avoided by the use of our Wall and Ceiling 
Manilla. 

The stock for Walls and Ceilings is the same in quality and strength as the sewed sample. It 
can be painted the same as wood and in designs. Wall paper can be applied to it the same as to 
plastered walls. For common rooms, the bare Manilla with a wall paper border pasted on around 
the corners, presents a neat and tidy appearance. As no nails are used in securing the Manilla to 
the laths, the walls will have the same even and smooth appearance as plastering, and when covered 
with wall paper, it is difficult detecting it from plastered walls. ; 

Our Manilla for Walls and Ceilings is not printed in colors like wall paper, as many suppose, 
but is one plain color like the sewed sample. Practical experience teaches us that if our Manilla 
was printed, the process in applying would disfigure the colors and thus make a very unsightly 
looking room. It is, therefore, better to apply the material first and then wall paper afterward, in 
which case the joint will be covered and a smooth, even, air-tight, and neat wall will be obtained. 
Our Manilla, being strong and durable, will stand intact upon a lathed foundation as long as the 
building will last. When applied according to our directions, 7. ¢. the Manilla first and the wall paper 
afterward, the cost will not te any greater than is asked for the printed material which is in the 
market, with the added advantage that our material will not only Zas¢ donger, but will look better ; 
thus it will be seen that in the end our material is far cheaper, while it gives greater satisfaction for 
the reasons just given. 

When lumber and Jath are scarce, quite good work may be made by nailing on lath or strips 
from 4 to 8 inches apart. Log houses may be finished inside in this way, and if also covered outside 
with our Siding Manilla will not only present a neat appearance, Lut Le as comfortable as any 
plastered house. 

The Manilla can be applied direct to old brick walls and make good work if the surface is 


smooth. We do not recommend our Manilla to be applied to boards, even though they may be 


thoroughly seasoned, except they are narrow, (3 oF 4 inches) and nailed to the studding as described 
for a.lathed foundation. 

Old cracked and broken out plastered houses may be renovated by removing the old plaster 
and applying our Manilla; or if there still remains plaster enough to afford a foundation, the whole 
surface may be covered and thus make neat and comfortable rooms. 

Nore.—Five feet to every 100 should be added, which is taken up in lapping the edges. 

How to estimate :—z. e. get the number of square feet surface. 

Say for aroom 12x15, and 8 feet high, with 1 door 7x4 feet and 2 windows 5x3. First get the 
square feet in the walls of the room ; the lineal length around the room multiplied by the height will 
give this. 

12+12+15+15—=54 ft. length around room; this amount multiplied by the height will give 
the square feet in the walls. 54x 8—432. Next get square feet in ceiling overhead, the length 
multiplied by the width will give this. 12x 15180 square feet. 

Having found the square feet in the walls and ceiling, the total number of square feet in the 
room would be equal to this sum : 432+180—612 total. From this amount deduct the square feet 
contained in the doors and windows: The door 7 x 4==28 square feet; window 5 x 315 square 
feet in one window. For two windows it would be 15 x 230. 28430==58 square feet in door 
and windows, deducted from the total square feet in the room, equals 612—58=5 54. 


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Next add 5 per cent. for lap: 554x5 per cent.—27.70 or 28 square feet ; 554+28—582 total 
amount necessary to cover the room. 

By measuring rooms in this way the exact quantity for rooms of any size may be ascertained. 

‘We send with each parcel sold, printed directions for making the adhesive composition (which is 
very simple and cheap) for applying the Manilla. We find by years of experience that any other 
method or composition does not give satisfaction, we therefore do not recommend any other. 

fi@s> For price per square foot see last page. 

WALL PAPER BORDERS.—For the accommodation of our patrons who use our Manilla 
for walls and ceilings, we furnish wall paper borders at less than regular Philadeiphia prices. 

PRICE—per piece (8 yds) 114 inches wide, 10c.—2 inches, 15c.—3 inches, 25c.—4 4 inches, 
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FOR LINING UNDER WEATHER-BOARDING, &c. 


This Material, the same in quality as the Wall and Ceiling but lighter grade, is used under 
weather-boards, shingles, slate, tin, &c., for the purpose of excluding air and dampness. It is tacked 
to the studding and rafters outside, before applying the weather-boards, shingles, &c. 

Those who have been benefitted by the use of our Manilla Lining can attest to its merits in the 
saving of fuel, and having a comfortable building. The use of the Lining under weather-boards, 
and the use of the Wall and Ceiling for inside in place of plaster, forms an air space which architects 
are coming to consider of so much importance in building. 


We give below a letter written on this subject by Mr. J. Wilkinson, an architect formerly of 
Brooklin, for the Aavsas Farmer, in answer to a correspondent who wished to know “ where can 
the material be found?” He writes:— 


EpitTor, KANSAS FARMER—Sir: I would not have taken the trouble to answer A. M. T., 

or to ask you to publish my answer, did I not feel that I cannot communicate any information that 
will be more profitable to your readers, whether denizens of city or country, than what I shall say 
on a subject suggested by the above query. 
_ [have used a large amount of goods of various make for insulating buildings, to keep out solar 
heat and cold, and to prevent heat produced by the combustion of fuel in a building from escaping 
through the walls and upper ceiling, and thus wasting fuel and making the occupants uncomfortable. 
I have found nothing more satisfactory for these purposes than an article manufactured by the “Fat 
ent Water Proof Roofing Company,” C. J. Fay, Esq., Camden, N. J., proprietor. I have received 
a full line of samples of their goods, with description of uses and price of each, and I have no doubt 
but that they will treat all correspondents the same. 

I have for many years used fabrics of the styles above mentioned (and many others) for jnsu- 
lating buildings, from the gulf to the lakes, and with equal satisfaction for keeping out heat and cold, 
and keeping in heat, in each, and in intermediate latitudes—and have found the effect of the insu- 
lation of buildings, of great variety, e. g. dairies, dwellings, stables, school buildings, churches, ice- 
houses, etc., worth so much more than it cost, and to be productive of comfort and profit to such a 
degree, that Iam prepared to say (and to prove what I am about to say by reliable persons who 
have had many years experience in the matter,) that I believe that, the buildings of Kansas of the 
varieties above named, would, if they were properly insulated, be worth millions of dollars more 
than they are now, for their respective purposes, after paying every expense attending the introduct- 
ion of this architectural innovation, if it had been embraced in the original construction. Experi- 
enced architects and ventilating engineers all concede that there is no more effective or economical . 
mode of insulating buildings, than by constructing in the walls, close chambers filled with dry air, 
and no method of producing such chambers known to me compares for economy and efficiency for 
producing them, as with sheatings of the substances named, properly applied to studdings or furrings. 


J. WILKINSON, 


The reader will note that the business title of the Company above referred to is now W. H. 
Fay & Co., we having taken the business upon the death of C. J. Fay. 

There are in the market various other lining or sheathing papers made of grass, jute, straw, 
wool, rags, and other cheap substances, some of them being saturated with gas tar. None of these 
possess the strength or durability of our Manilla lining, and unlike it they are all subject to decay, 
soon falling apart; this is very inconvenient, to say the least, as it is difficult to replace or repair 
a lining. ‘The Manilla is free from the offensive odor of tar, Those therefore, who wish to get 
the greatest amount of service for their money, will buy the Manilla lining. Although our Ma- 
nilla lining is thinner than most of the cheap sheathing papers in the market, it is stronger in pro- 
portion to its thickness than any of them. ‘There is quite an advantage in this from the fact that 
when compared with a given weight of any other sheathing paper, especially tarred felt, our 
Manilla will cover a greater number of square feet, and will consequently be cheaper from this 
very fact. Some people do not comprehend this advantage and buy a material which is not so 
good as ours, and does not go so far. If to the above advantage be added that of the greater dura- 
bility of the Manilla, its cheapness becomes all the more apparent. 

We make a specialty of pure manilla goods, and upon all such our trade mark is printed. | 


The following note refers to the paragraph beginning with 
fourth line on page eight. 


INCE printing our sixteen-page Circular we have perfected arrange- 
S ments to supply with our Wall and Ceiling Manilla a CEMENT WITH 
WHICH TO APPLY IT TO THE Lata This Cement takes the place of the 
former Mixture Adhesive Xvhich our goods were applied, and which the 
buyer of the goods had to purchase after getting the goods, with the 
directions for applying. The present Cement is shipped in the form of AN 
EXCEBDINGLY FINE PINK Powpker, and all that is necessary to prepare it 
for use is the addition of water in certain proportions, as stated in the 
new directions, which will accompany the goods. 


This Powdered Cement 1s MucH CHEAPER THAN THE FORMER CoM- 
POUND, AND AT THE SAME TIME More EFrrective. By using this mix- 
ture the purchaser is not compelled to run to the Drug Store to buy mate- 
rial, as formerly, FOR IT IS ALL SHIPPED TOGETHER WITH THE GOODS. 
Therefore everything is complete for work as soon as goods are opened. 


By using this Cement our Manilla can be successfully applied to both 
SMOOTH AND ROUGH LATH. 


It requires 8 lbs. of the Powder to each 1,000 square feet of Manilla 
on smooth lath, and 11 Ibs. for each 1.000 square feet on rough lath It 
will therefore be necessary for you to order according to the kind of lath 
used. The Powdered Cement will cost 7 cents per pound so that our 
patrons can easily calculate how much money to send for Cement to apply 
any number of square feet of material. 


As it requires only half as many lath to use our material, as it does 
for plaster, the saving in-expense on this point will more than pay for the 
cost of planing the lath, which we recommend should always be done. If 
an absolutely smooth wall is desired, it is imperative that the lath be 
planed. 


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. MANILLA CARPETING. 


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The subject to which we would call your attention in this department is one of great interest to 
ery housekeeper. 5 


What shall I buy for the floor that will give the most wear for the money, and yet not pay a big 
ice ?. This question is one which perplexes every good housekeeper. To buy the cheaf oil cloths 
iw in the market seems almost a waste of money, because they are so poor in quality and wear out 
quickly; and yet to pay 2 dollars or $2.25 per yard for an oil cloth seems outrageous. 


It is to meet and answer this question that we bring before you our Carpeting. The material 
longs to the general class of our Manilla goods and is printed like oil cloth. The accompanying 
mple will show you how nicely it is finished. If you should order some of it please state in what 
om you wish to use it, and we wé// select PATTERN suitable for the place. 


At first sight you may not consider the material good, but do not condemn it too hastily. It has 
od wearing qualities as you will presently see. In fact, we confidently assert that it will out-wear 
‘0 of the ordinary oil cloths retailing in the market at the same price per yard. One reason of this 
eat wearing quality of our carpeting is that the material or foundation upon which the colors are 
inted is of itself comparable only to leather for its durability and wearing strength. 


It is a well-known fact that the foundation of cheap oil cloth is made of a varying mixture of 
ry, glue and oil worked into burlap; the nature of this mixture is such that there is always a kind 
sul.tle clammy moisture about it, which results in keeping the surface colors more or less damp, so 
at they are liable to be “ peeled,” and worn off easily. 


With the Manilla Carpeting it is different ; the foundation is always dry and hard so that the 
rface colors become as thoroughly dry and set as if they were printed on wood; the carpet is how- 
er perfectly flexible. 


When we take into consideration the superiority of our foundation for the surface colors, and 
so the great strength and durability of this foundation over that of oil cloth, it is easily seen why 
ir carpeting is the more durable, and you will understand the reason why we claim the material to 
: so far better than cheap oil cloths. We have ourselves seez the material out-wear a $1.25 per 
id oil cloth; but to be perfectly safe and thus not overestimate or underate its value, we confidently 
sert as stated above that it will out-wear 2 oil cloths at the same price, or will wear equally as well 
a 9o cent oil cloth. 


This is no hasty or extravagant claim; we have been making and selling this material for years, 
id have gradually brought it to this present state of perfection so that we know whereof we speak. 

Not only has the carpeting the advantage of greater wearing quality, tut it has also a much 
icer finish; im fact, the finish in this material is such that a person seeing a room covered with it 
ould suppose that it was oil cloth costing $2.00 per yard at which he was looking. 


Another advantage, and one which we think will be greatly appreciated, is that this material 
yes not expand with wear like oil cloth, and form in wrinkles to kecome worn off, and thus totally 
oil the appearance ; on the contrary, it lies perfectly flat and smooth to the floor. It will not sic 
the floor as oil cloth does; this is because the back is perfectly clean. It does not fray out at the 
iges, it is easily kept clean, as it is secured to the floor with 2 or 3 oz. tacks, it can be removed with- 
it injury. ‘The material is made in only 2 widths, viz.:—36 inches (1 yd.) and 54 inches (1% yds.) 
ide, put up in rolls containing 25 square yards in the 36-in. width and 37% square yards in the 
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the guadity of the material. These goods may be obtained from our authorized agents in their 
respective territories or direct from us. A list of the names of the State agents is given on first 


page. 


April 1st. 1882.—Below we give a VOLUNTARY statement made in our office by the Superintendent of the 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, which proves conclusively the merits of our Manilla Carpeting: 


“In 1876, six years ago, I got of you a carpet for the lower hall of my residence. In 1880 I purchased an Oil 
Cloth, for which I paid $1.40 per square yard, for my attic room, where keep my books. &e. Your Carpeting, 
being in the lower hall, has had twenty times the wear of the one in the attic, which now has two holes worn 
through it. Yours is a little worn by the door, and as we are going to take it up this spring, I would like 
another of a small pattern to take its place.” 


GEO. C. WOOLSEN. (with O. Judd & Co., Am. Agt.) writes:—New York, Nov. 13th, 1874—I have used your 
ae on the floor of my room here for three years, and now it is as good as ever. Iam much pleased 
with it. 


JOHN C, McCULLOCH writes:—Denison, Texas, May 9th. 1882—The 37 yards of Carpeting which I pur- 
chased from you four years ago is still on my floor, and in good condition, considering the rough usage it has 
had. Send sample of all patterns so I can select to suit myself, and I will introduce them to my friends. 
Your material is adapted to the climate. 


ROBERT STARE, writes:—Woodstock, Ont., Jan. 26th, 1879.—The Carpeting I got from you October 
1876, has been in wear constantly since then, in a room a good deal used ; it lasted splendidly—I want to get 
some more as soon as I hear from you. 


FAY’S BUILDING MANILLA. 11 


TESTIMONIALS. 


We have never had a very favorable opinion of printed testimonials and hence do not 
solicit them, but receiving so many inquiries, such as—* will it answer for hot climates, cold 
climates, how long will it last?” &c., that are answered in some of the voluntary testimonials 
kindly sent to us by some of our patrons, we have concluded to print a few to save time in 


replying. 

Testimonials marked with an * are some given us by a gentleman of our city who wrote to the 
parties about our goods; we giving him a list of names. The result was so satisfactory to him 
that he gave us the letters for our use. 


From THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, Nov. 1874. 


CANVAS ROOFING.—‘F. G.” Herkimer Co., N. Y. The chief fault of canvas roofing is its cost. It 
makes a tight, durable roof if kept well painted. The Roofing made by C. J. FAY, Camden, N. J., is much 
cheaper, and is as tight and durable as canvas, 


Curcago, ILu., April 12th, 1882. 


W. H. FAY, Esq.—Enclosed you wil) find cash for which you will please send to La Crosse, Ind., 4,000 
feet of Ready Roofing; the 2,000 feet ordered Feb, 6th came to my son’s all right, and I like it very much. 
Ship same as before. J. B, ALLEN. 


HURRICANE, Ky., September 3, 1884. 


* FOSTER THRELKOLD writes:—“ Yours at hand and noted, J have used Fay’s Waterproof Manilla 
with good satisfaction. I papered a house with it in the overflowed land, and the water got about six feet deep 
in the room, but it did. not tear the Manilla, I think it is just what it is recommended to be.” 


WESTPORT, BRISTOL Co., Mass., September 16, 1884. 


* CURTIS I. PIERCE writes :—‘t Your communication at hand; and I will say, that since one year ago 
\when my attention was called to the Manilla goods by a notice in the BIBLE BANNER of Philadelphia, Pa. 
I have had ten thousand square feet, and as the public becomes acquainted with it, they have more confidence 
init. I showed parties to-day how to apply it on an old shingle roof. I have now three thousand feet en route 
on steamer to Fall River. Parties who used it ayear ago are going to order more soon.” 


LEMONT, ILL., MARCH 16, 1885, 


S. W. NORTON writes:—“ Dear Sir.—In reply to yours of 13th, I have used Fay’s Manilla as an outside 
covering for a barn 100x 26 feet, and am well satisfied with it; so much so that I have ordered 1000 feet for roof 
of summer barn; we have had the coldest winter I have known in forty-four years in this state. yet it has not 
frozen the manure in my barn. The first winter I had the paper on I did not haveit painted; last summer 
J painted it. The first winter we had asleet storm that lasted for three days; no water went through. My 
barn is on suriace ground, and made out of common boards, the cracks are from one-half to one inch; the 
paper is on the outside painted and battened every twelve inches, and it makes a nice looking barn. If I had 
as much confidence when I built my barn as I now have, I should have had roof of same material. My barn 
has been up three years, and I am well satisfied that there is no way I know of that you can build so cheap 
and produce so warm a building as to use Fay’s Manilla on the outside. I have my lambs and pigs come in 
the coldest weather; have not lost one yet, and every one that has been in my barn this winter say it’s the 
warmest they ever saw. I also used some of the same on root-house successfully. 

Yours Truly,S. W. NORTON. 


CEDAR MounrTatn, N. C., August 20, 1884. 


* Mrs. LARNED P. M., writes:—“ Yours of the 15th is received, and I take pleasure in saying that, in my 
experience, Fay’s Ceiling Felt is all that he claims for it. I have had it in use for three years, and find it satis- 
factory in every way. The roof above, (not a Manilla roof) though new, was defective, and the ceiling over- 
head has been wet many times, but shows it less and is much less impaired in looks or substance than a plas- 
tered one would have been. You ask if I would buy more of it; I certainly would. Have said that if I were 
to build a house of half-acre size, I would use no other.” 


SOMERSET, SOMERSET Co., Pa., May Ist, 1884. 


W. H. FAY, Sir:—Please send to Petér Miller one thousand feet Ceiling Manilla, for which you will find 
enclosed——dollars. Last year received 5,000 feet of Wall and Ceiling Manilla, which I putup. Iam very 
well pleased with it. I think it improves the house 50 per cent. in the line of health. 

Yours truly, FRANK MILLER. 


: MILLW oop, VA., May 19th, 1884 


Messrs. W. H. FAY & CO.:—I have now three roofs on of the Manilla and they are thought to look 
very well, some say they will do very well if they will last. I observed that when they could successfully run 
paper wheels under locomotives, a roof made of good paper surely ought to last, especially when they are 
made so that they do not leak a drop as mine are made. I have seen a good many roofs in my time and as 
well as I can remember, my roois are the only ones that did not leak some. Send me the Siding as soon as 
convenient. Respectfully yours, WM. H. H. MARTIN, 


SYASSET, QUEENS CouNTY, NEW YorK, August Mth, 1882. 


Mr. G. J. FAY, Dear Sir:—Having used your Roofing on the roofs of several buildings, to my entire 
satisfaction, for these last five years, I should like to have a further supply, Enclosed find cash for 450 square 
feet of Roofing, &c. Ship per Express. ours Truly, H. C. SCHWEITZER, 


ORANGE City, FLA., October 25th, 1881 


W. H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen :—The parties for whom we made the first order in January, put up the 
Ceiling: its merits cere been fully shown, we have been applied to by other parties for the material. We 
are satisfied we shall send you another order soon for several thousand feet of the Ceiling. 

Respectfully, AUSTIN & WILSON. 


MILLsAP, TEXAS, Jan. 6th, 1882. 


WwW. H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen:—More than two years ago I ordered of you 1,000 feet of Siding, which I 
used for roofs and side covering on a rough board house of pine lumber, and am exceedingly well pleased 
with it, it makes one of the most comiortable houses in this section, Teeny against rain, dust and fierce 
* northers.” Yours Very Truly, J. F. Pp, KRAUSE. 


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ORANGE Cry, FLA., Nov. 3, 1882. . 
W. H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen:—Your goods continue to give satisfaction and we expect to sell a great 
deal this fall and winter. We have just finished the interior of our real estate office with the ceiling and car- 
peting and it is the neatest room of the kind in the whole county. It will act as a good advertisement for 
the sale of the goods. Look out for more orders soon, Respectfully, AUSTIN & WILSON. 


JONES WHARF, VA., March 26, 1883. 

W. H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen :—I wish to add my testimonial to the many others in favor of your most 
valuable Wall and Ceiling Manilla. Four years ago I purchased of you 500 feet of your Ceiling Manilla for my 
chamber and put it on; to-day it is without a flaw or crack, and just as good as the day I put it on. The room 
is as warm as any plastered room I ever saw. I shall want a thousand or two feet next fall. 

Yours, &c., J.S. HOWELL. 


Lock 4, Pa., August 25th, 1882. 
Mr. W. H. FAY, Dear Sir :—Enclosed find cash for which please send me fifty yards (82 inch) Ceiling. 
I used the goods on ceiling with large fresco border on it, and I tell you it looks well. Ionly have one more 
room to finish, which completes my house. I know your goods areall O. K. I would not plaster at even 
same cost. I have had enough experience with the Ceiling goods to convince me it is No.1. A neighbor of 
mine built two small houses close to me and put on the heavy straw paper boards; I[ tried to persuade him to 
send to you but could not—so he has got a bad s0b ae a regular paper hanger to put it on, and then they 
put good wall paper on top—and now, SUCH A MEsS! Itis all blistered and coming off in great rolls. I expect 
to order about 100 yards again in addition to the enclosed. Yours, C. B. COPELAND. 


BLOSERVILLE. PaA., Nov. 10, 1883. 
Mr. E. A. BLOSER writes: ‘‘ Messrs. Fay & Co., Gents:—I am glad to say that I am well pleased with 
your material for Building. I have built for myself this summer a new four-story house, which I have cov- 
ered with your Roofing; also have the greater part covered insde with your Ceiling, and am satisfied that 
there is none better. The public opinion is that there will be no plastering done in this vicinity hereafter ; 
also, the opinion of the Roofing is thesame. I am proud of it and I am glad I risked it.” 
WHALLONSBURGH, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1883. 
Mrs. BETSEY MITCHELL writes: ‘W. H. Fay & Co., Sirs:—‘‘I am well suited with the looks of the 
house. The roof is handsome; the sides (used Manilla Siding) is more than handsome. It is admired by all 
who see it, and they are many.” 


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STANFORD, Cou.. August 19, 1884. 

* HK. H. DAY, Jr., writes:—‘‘ Your letter of inquiry in regard to Fay & Co’s Manilla Ceiling received. The 
material is all itis said to be, and makes a neat, durable wall. We have it on a rough hewed set of logs, and 
of course it does not look as neat as it would on a lathed foundation; it is, however, unexcelled for toughness, 
I have so much confidence in Fay & Co’s materials that Iam going to try some of their Roofing this fall on 
some sheds and houses I am building. You need not apologize for taking my time, as it is always a pleasure 
to recommend a good article.” 


Lock No. 4, Pa., January 29, 1883. 
W.H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen :—I am in receipt of acard from one T. Patterson. of Amesville. O., asking 
if my testimonial of your Manilla goods was a true statement. I have this day written to him declaring it to 
be so, and also that I am more and more pleased with the Ceiling. Parties here call to examine it often. 
Please send me some more circulars. I expect to finish my last four rooms in the spring. 
Yours, C. B. COPELAND, 


ATKINS, Ga., November 20th, 1873. 

C. J. FAY, Dear Sir:—I desire to bear my voluntary testimonial to the excellency of Ceiling Paper. 
Nearly two years ago I ordered some of your Ceiling Paper at the suggestion of Dr. A. A. Lipscombe, Chan- 
cellor of the University of Ga., and there being no one here acquainted with the business, applied it myself 
to the walls and ceilings of my new church, covering the laps on the walls with small pine mouldings, var- 
nished. The contrast between the pine moulding and the natural color of your material is harmonious and 
grateful to the eye, and the whole effect, though very cheaply produced, is accordingly tasteful and much ad- 
mired. I am pleased to say that after a severe and sufficient trial, it proves to be all you claim for it anda 
perfect success, Respectfully, C.S. OLIVER, Minister M. E. Church. 


MARIAVILLE, N. Y., February 10th, 1885, 
Mess. W. H. FAY & CO., Gents:—About a year ago I sent for some of your Manilla goods in order to test 
it. The test has been so satisfactory that we think of using it in our little church, in place of plaster, which 
we are repairing. We have along way to haul our sand, and then it is not good. The country is windy, and 
the building is shaken very much, so that the plaster cracks, and not being strong on account of poor sand, 
falisiotiia* ei ase Yours, &c., J. W. JOHNSON. 
(Our material will be found the most practical substitute to overcome such difficulties as are named above.) 


OFFICE OF THE STOCKTON NURSERIES, STOCKTON, MINN., February 44th, 1874. 

C. J. FAY, Camden, N. J., Dear Sir:—The Plastering Paper I got of you last fall I put on according to 
directions, and find it warmer than lime plastering, and thus gives me better satisfaction than I expected. I 
was laughed at as being foolish to expect to keep warm in a paper room. As Ishall probably need 3.000 feet 
another fall, and we think we can sell as much to other parties, what discount do you allow to Agents? If 
ne could get the Agency perhaps we could sell 10,000 feet or more. Give me best terms at which you can 

urnish,. 

I would say, to-day the thermometer stands 16 to 22 degrees below zero, and the papered room is warmer 
than the lime plastered room. Yours Truly W. K. BATES. 


: ; BouRpDET, N. Y., August 3d, 1881. 

C. J. FAY, Camden, N. J., Dear Sir teen are still engaged in the manufacture of BUILDING PAPER, 
such as is used for walls and ceilings instead of plaster, we wish you would send us descriptive circular of 
the same, together with prices. A party here used some paper made by you about six years ago and it has 
proved satisfactory, and we are now erecting a building and would like to finish a part of it with such paper. 

Respectfully Yours, A. PATTERSON & SON. 


WHEELING, LIVINGSTON CouNtTyY, Mo., August 5th, 1881. 
C.J. FAY, Dear Sir:—Yours of the 3d instant received. accept my thanks for your promptness: I also 
honor you for not departing from established rules. Now that I know what they are, I will make my order 
1300 feet of Wall and Ceiling Paper. I also accept Agency with many thanks, and will do my best to extend 
your trade here—having hung considerable of your Paper I can cheerfully recommend it. As an agent I would 
like very much for you to send samples of your carpeting’ Very Respectfully, S. W. HAYNES. 


: SuGAR GROVE, Pa., October 28th, 1882. 
Mr. W. H. FAY, Dear Sir :—I send you cash for 1500 feet more of the Ceiling, to finish my building inside. 
There have been several parties looking at my Ceiling, and I think I will have more orders soon. I have put 
on the 5770 feet I got of you on the 12th of last November, and it has given entire satisfaction ; it makes such a 
nice smooth wall. Yours, &c.. D. D. HAZLETON. 


S. NORTH writes;—Burlington, N. Y.. June 27, 1879.—I wish to say, a house built by me in 1875 
finished with Ceiling, proves to be the best protected against frost and damp weather, of any house 1n 
the town. 


J. LEWIS writes :—Adelphia, Ross Co,, Ohio, June 7, 1877.—About three years ago I got 15,000 feet of your 
Ceiling, but I have lost your circular and bill, and forgot yourterms. I want 800 feet. Please send circular 


and prices. 





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DENISON, TEXAS, February 26, 1884 


W.H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen :—I ordered Roofing from you three years ago, and am much pleased with 
the way it works. Respectfully, J. NIMON, 


’ ~ SAMUEL NORTH writes:—Unadilla, N. Y., May 138. 1878.—I used your Ceiling for the interior finish of a 
house I built in 1875, and contemplate building another to be finished in the same way; the occupants declare 
it to be more comfortable for a residence than a plastered wall, being cooler in Summer and warmer in 
Winter, On the score of expense the difference in favor of Ceiling is great. Your books will show that I 
ordered Ceiling from you three times in 1875. 


R. DECKER writes :—Middletown, N. Y., March 15, 1877—We have been using your Paper for Ice 
houses, and would like to have some more of the same kind. I think we could sell large quantities of it the 
coming season, as it is liked much for Ice Houses, and preferable to anything of the kind. We arein want 
of 900 feet—send by Express, C. O. D. 


Capt. B. H. McINTIRE, writes: Daytona, Fla., April 13, 1874.—Please send me price list of your 
Paper. You will remember me as an old customer. I shall want about 3,000 feet for inside of rooms; that [ 
have used has given entire satisfaction after three years trial in this damp climate. 


GEO. W. NEWTON, writes :—Hubbard, O.. March 10, 1879.—Are you manufacturing Building Paper now ? 
Ifso, please send me price list. There appears to be a call for it here, as that I bought of you seven or eight 
years ago, has given satisfaction in all cases. 


A. W. SNYDER, writes:---Pleasant View, Pa., Oct. 9, 1877.—Please send me of your Wall and Ceiling 
Paper to the amount of $16. I think next season I shall want more, it seems to give satisfaction where it is 
used, and a saving of time, labor and money. 


GEO. W. SOUTH, writes :—Sixty-third and Callowhill- streets, Philadelphia, January 30, 1884.—_MESSRS. 
W. H. FAY & CO., Gentlemen:—1! am gratified to be able to state to you that the Manilla Roofing paper I 
bought of you was put on a roof which had been covered with tin but was constantly in a leaking condition. 
The Manilla was placed over the tin, and I have had no trouble on the score of leaky roof since. I regard it 
as an elegant covering, and now after over a year’s exposure it is as good as new. 


This gentleman, writing in regard to Agency and ordering 1,750 feet Ceiling, says:—Shickshinny, Pa., Oct. 
16, 1884.-W. H. FAY & CU., Gentlemen :—In the Spring of 1883 I got nearly 2,000 teet of Ceiling and Roofing 
for my own use and that of another party at the same time. The material has been in use now over a year, 
and has been closely watched by many who foretold its non-utility ; especially was this done by tinsmiths and 
plasterers. It has, however, proved a decided success so far. * * * 
Yours, &c., M. HK. WALKER. 





BUILDING MANILLA—The kind advertised on our seventh page («Whispers of Peace), 
we have submitted to a most decisive test. We had a long building covered with it, about one- 
half nailed and unpainted. The late fierce November gales came on, and for two days and 
nights it was a battle between clinging and blowing. But the great strength of the material con- 
quered, and now the problem that we are ciphering on is: If when half nailed and unpainted 
it could resist all that, what will it not resist when properly nailed and painted two coats ?—WuHIs- 
PERS OF PEACE,” Southampton, L. I., N. Y. 


* G. DONALD MACKINTOSH, Altoona, Knox Co:. IL., writes :—Oct. 10th, 1884, Dear Sir.—I have received 
our letter and noted contents in regard to Fay’s Manilla tor Roofs, and Siding and Plaster, also for Carpets. 
t hase been away from home, and only recently returned, hence my delay in answering promptly. * * * 
I am well pleased with the Manilla goods received trom Fay, I think they fully come up to all he claims for 
them. Next Spring I intend to build a cottage, and will use Fay’s Manilla goods for inside, also on roof and 
probably on floors. Excuse this short, hurried note. Respectfully yours, &c., 


CEDAR MOUNTAIN, Augu st20, 1884, 


Mrs. H. LEARNED writes: same day that she wrote to the gentleman of this city—see her letter above 
marked with an * 
W. H. FAY & CO., Gents:—‘‘ Please send me another set of samples, as Iam out. That put ona room 
three years ago is just as nice as ever, or nearer so than plaster would be.”’ 
ONE WHO BELIEVES IN YOUR WARES. 


(Below we add a few testimonials received from Mr. J. D. Cleghorn, Minneapolis, Minn. 
State Agent for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakota and Montana, 


Mr. JAMES G. CAMPBELL writes: Gladstone, D. T., Jan. 3d, 1884.—J. D. Cleghorn, State Agent Fay’s 
Manilla, Minneappolis, Minn.—Dear Sir: Have used your Ceiling and Roofing Manilla, and can say that in 
its application to my own residence I have, without doubt, the warmest house in the settlement. ‘Nhe Ceiling 
Maniila has several advantages over plaster. It makesa more perfectly air-tight wall. It requires no special 
experience to put on, is very much cheaper, does not require any cleaning up atter applying it, and is easily 
repaired. Your Roofing Manilla I applied on a stable and carriage house; simply lapping it at connecting 
edges, without folding, to save time, and then battened it down, and find it quite satisfactory. 


Mr. I. M. BUDGE, Jr., Architect, writes:—Jamestown, D. T., Jan. 1st, 1884.—Mr. J. D. Cleghorn, Agent 
Fay’s Manilla, Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sir: Your Roofing has stood all the storms and blizzards of Dakota 
and that is speaking well for the Manilla, Anticipate a large call for it next Spring. 


Messrs. HUNTER & MILLER, Lumber Dealers, write:—Carrington, D. T., Jan. 12th, 1884. All the par- 
ties who have used your Manilla are very well pleased with it, and our Mr. Miller, who is himself an old 
builder, says it is far ahead of what he expected it would be. One of our builders here is erecting six houses, 
and says he would use nothing else. 


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45> Below we add a few testimonials received from Mr. J. S. Richardson, Omaha, Neb., 
State Agent for Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. 


EMPORIA, KANS., Feb. Sth, 1883. 


J. 8S. RICHARDSON, State Agent for Fay’s Manilla Goods :—Dear Sir:—The Manilla Roofing, Sid- 
ing and Ceiling I bought of you last Fall, to cover and ceil my new steam laundry, has proved a grand 
success, as well as a great saving; it is water, snow, wind and climate tight, makes a fine finish. and 
only costs a little over one-half what shingles, siding and ordinary plastering would have costme. I| 
like it very much, and have spoken in praise to hundreds who have come to see it, and recommend it 
to all who desire a warm and comfortable building at a small outlay, especially in this western country. 


JOHN H. COLEY. Proprietor Emporia Steam Laundry. 


JUNCTION CITY, Jan. 31st, 1883. 
Mr. J. S. RICHARDSON, Omaha, Neb.:—The Manilla Ceiling I bought of you last year for the 
Baptist Church, has given entire satisfaction. I superintended the putting on myself, and it made 
a nice finish, as smooth as white coat on plastering; itis much warmer and much cheaper, and my 
people are pleased with it, and recommend its use to others, and we believe it to be stronger and more 
durable than plaster. G. W. BROWN, Pastor, Emporia, Kansas, 


EmMPorRIA, KANSAS, Feb. 21st, 1883. 

J. S. RICHARDSON, State Agent—Dear Sir:—The 10,000 feet Manilla Roofing and Ceiling bought 
of you last Fall Lam glad to say, has given the very best satistaction. The Roofing was No.1 and 
No. 2, and used for cattle barns. We used the Ceiling for covering the walls of a kitchen and two 
sleeping rooms. lt is wind and frost-proof, besides looking nicely. Should always prefer it to plaster. 


Very truly yours, GEO. W. PARKMAN. 


EMPORIA, KANS,, Feb. 8th, 1883. 
This is to certify that Iam using Fay’s Manilla Roofing, and am well pleased with it, and believe it 
to be all that it is recommended to be. I recommend the Koofing to others. 


J. L. W. BELL, Contractor. 


PortT ROBINSON, NEB., Sept. 13th, 1884. 

J. 8S. RICHARDSON, Esq., Dear Sir:—Please send us, immedietely, five thousand square feet of 
Fay’s No.1 Roofing. We are glad to state that the above Roofing seems especially adapted to the 
necessities of this section, and when properly applied, is giving the utmost satisfaction. The above 
makes the footing of about twenty thousand square feet bought since April, and we can assure you an 
increased demand. B. 8S. PADDOCK & CO. 


IWAacuRA, KANs., June 23d, 1884. 
This certifies that in May 1883, we bought two thousand and seyen hundred feet of FAY’S MA- 
NILLA CEILING from J.S. RICHARDSON, State Agent, and used it, according to directions, on our 
church. It has given entire satisfaction, and we can cheerfully recommend it tor ceiling churches or 
other buildings. j 


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J. Z. STERRELT, T. H. Buarr, ", BUILDING COMMITTEE. 
M. WYLIE, 


EMPORIA, KANS., Feb. 8th, 1883. * 
J.S. RICHARDSON, Agent Fay’s Manilla Roofing :—After a trial of your Roofing, we take pleasure 
in saying that it meets with our approbation. We find it water-tight, and from its dry, fibrous nature, 
we are satisfied it will wear longer than wood or tin, and we cheerfully recommend it to others, 


H. DALE & SON, dealers in flour and feed. 


EMPORIA, KANS., Feb. 12th, 1882. 
I bought of J. 8. RICHARDSON last season, Fay’s Manilla Roofing paper, and roofed an outbuild- 
ing with it, which is rain, snow and wind proof, And it is eminently satistactory in every particular, 
A. S. TANDY. 


DELL, KAN., February, 1883. 


J. S. RICHARDSON:—The Fay Manilla Roofing bought of youl put on my dwelling, on Duck 
Creek and I am much pleased with it. It is very warm and does not let a drop of water through, nor 
a particle of wind. Iam satisfied with it. I like it better than shingles. 

D. W. HUBBARD. 


EMPORIA, KAN., Feb. 8th, 1883. 


J. S. RICHARDSON, State Agent for Fay’s Manilla Goods:—The Roofing and Siding I bought of 
you last Fall to cover the roof and sides of my wholesale flour and feed store, has given entire satis- 
faction. It is water-proof and is much warmer than wood siding or shingles, and has cost but two- 
thirds the price. I cheerfully recommend it to others. JOHN FLUKER. 


ASPEN, CoLo., November 14th, 1884, 
J.S. RICHARDSON, Esq., State Agent, Omaha, Neb., Dear Sir:—To-day I telegraphed you, and re- 
mitted for the following: 10.000 square feet Siding; 12 000 square feet Wall and Ceiling; 10) yards Car- 
pet, style 92, which makes in all, since August last. 46,500 square feet, Wall Lining and Siding, and 
35 000 square feet Roofing. Will want at least 25,000 square feet more Roofing this month, also a lot of 
Siding, Lining and Carpeting. Would have sold several thousand feet more, had | not have been out 
for twoweeks. The above figures look reasonable that “Fay’s Building Material’ is proving a success 

Yours truly, ALEX. BLILEY. 





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SUNNY SLOPE Stock FARM, EMportia, Kans., March 10th, 1884. 


J _S. RICHARDSON, Esq.. Omaha, Neb., Dear Sir:—In answer to yours of the 5th inst., asking if I 
am still pleased with the Manilla Roofing you sold me two years ago, to cover my double roof cattle 
sheds, 800 feet long, by 20 wide; the Roofing has been in use for two years, has been painted once 
(when first put on). It is as strong and looks as well as when I put it on. [I am verv much pleased with 
it. If I wish to build again, I should cover the buildings with Fay’s Manilla Roofing, if I could get it. 


Yours truly, H. PARKMAN. 


Mr. Parkman’s Ranch is three miles northwest of Emporia, Kansas, and he is one of the largest 
growers of thoroughbreds, and one of the wealthiest stock men in the State. 


ke@s~ Below are two testimonials received from Messrs. Tandy & Bacheller, St. Louis, Mo., 
who are agents for Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Indian Territory and Texas. 


# CAPT. SAYLES BROWN, of Aurora Springs, Mo., writes :—Jan 21st. 1884 —In regard to my Ceil- 
ing would say that [have watched it from day to day, until 1am compelled to say that I consider it a 
great success. Our laths were not assorted, nor were they put on according to directions. Mrs. Brown 
and her help were new beginners, and with all these_disadvantages it is a solid success. 


DAVID STANWAY. of Excelsior, Mo.,’writes}—We have two rooms ceiled with Manilla Ceiling, 
and are well satisfied with it. 


A few words in closing — 


From the constant appearance of our advertisement of “Fay’s Celebrated Manilla,” for the 
past nineteen years, in nearly every issue of the most noted agricultural publication in this country, 
viz: The American Agriculturist, which is ever alert to protect its readers from humbugs, and from 
its appearance in many other valuable publications, equally as cautious, our Manilla has secured an 
established and continually-widened reputation. True you may never have seen or heard of it 
before, but the fact remains the same, and to-day we are making and selling more than ever before, 
a fact which in itself is proof of its good and lasting qualities. 

We wish again to draw the attention of the reader to the fact that these goods can be obtained 
only from us, or through our authorized agents. We make the above point so prominent from the 
fact that many people have purchased and used other cheap materials, supposing them to be our 
goods or equal to them, but have invariably found them useless ; this has prejudiced them against 
the use of this character of goods. To such we would extend an invitation to make a trial of the 
goods coming from us, and we feel confident that they will be perfectly satisfied, 


To enable buyers to distinguish spurious goods, we have adopted a trademark which, as 
already stated, is printed on ALL OUR MANILLA stock, The design is shown on page 2— 
be sure therefore, that the goods you buy have it. 


We are frequently asked verbally and by correspondents what we know ozrselves about the 
merits of these goods ; to such questions we answer, that our many years’ experience teaches us 
that they are just what we represent them to be. 

We have had some of the material on the oz¢s¢de of buildings nearly from the commence- 
ment of the business, and when we saw it a few months ago we were astonished ourselves at its 
remarkably good state of preservation. So far as we could see, it was likely to last for years to 
come. We have also had some of it upon the zszde of our buildings as a substitute for plaster the 
same length of time ; we do not doubt but that it will last just as long as the building. This state- 
ment will suffice to convince those who are inclined to buy small quantities in order to « try the 
material as an EXPERIMENT,” that it is entirely unnecessary for them to take such precaution, for 
WE, as well as thousands of others, have gone through the state of experimentation, and have 
proven the material suitable for the respective purposes for which we advertise it. 

But as we would naturally be disposed ‘to give the best side of the picture, we would suggest 
that people desiring answers to such questions, should also enquire of others who have used our 
goods, We have no doubt that any of the patrons mentioned in our circular would gladly make 
answer to any such questions, if parties addressing them would send sufficient remuneratiqn to 
cover postage, etc. ‘To those who may ayail themselves of the opportunity to visit our place of 
business, we are ever ready to impart all desired information, and to show them samples of its 
application in our buildings. 

N. B. ge Notwithstanding the caution to « Read Carefully” at the commencement of our 
circular, we are frequently asked by correspondents to answer the same questions that are fully 
answered in our circular. We therefore request the enquirer to read more carefully and thus save 
their and our valuable time corresponding. 

If you do not find your question answered elsewhere, it may be embodied in some of the 
testimonials. - - 


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STANDARD PRICE LIST PER SQUARE FOOT. 
No. 1 Ready Roofing, with Caps, Nails and Paint for 2d coat, (24 in. wide,) 3 cts. per “a foot. 


For Outside Walls or Siding, . . MAG wpals (24 cope oy trae ee 

For Walls and Ceilings, in place of Plaster, eee me. (32 6, SL Ree “ 
For Lining under Weather Boards, Shingles, &e. ee. (32 nT) eee “ 
For Covering Counters, Desks, &c., 5): | en (32 es pe). ep Me “ 
For Roofing Paint Brushes, . . - as 3 a: OO) each, 
For Roofing Paint, per gallon, for re- painting “roofs, . SOs fe 


TERMS.—Full Payment is required to Ship as Freight. 


Remittance may be made by Registered Letter, Postal Order on Camden P. O., Check or 
Draft on Philadelphia or New York, payable to our order. In remitting by Express the charges 
should de prepaid to Philadelphia, When Sostal Orders can be procured, it is better to send 
them, on receipt are counted as cash in hand, and the goods are shipped at once. Deposits in 
banks may be made for consigements, subject to drafts with bill of lading attached. 

Goods will be forwarded per Express C. O. D., when a sufficient amount, say 30 per cent. is 
advanced to warrant the expense of Express charges on the goods both ways if not taken. 

We ship by freight unless otherwise directed. Express is the quickest way, but is more expen- 
sive. Some write us to ship C. O. D. per Freight; this we cannot do without losing control of the 
goods. Railroad Companies do not take goods that way. \ 

We are frequently asked by correspondents, the weight and cost of freight on our goods to 
various points; for the benefit of such inquirers, we herewith state the weight per 1,000 square feet 
of the material. for various uses, boxed for shipment, and the cost of freight per 100 pounds, as 
given us by Railroad and Steamship Companies, subject to slight changes, from Philadelphia to 
some of the most prominent points South and West, from which the distance of minor points may 
be nearly calculated.—1,000 feet Ready Roofing boxed complete, 175 lbs. Outside Manilla, 65 lbs. 
For Walls and Ceilings, 40 lbs. Lining or Sheathing, 35 lbs. Carpeting and Rugs per 25 yds., 

Ibs. 

: FREIGHT per too lbs:—From Philadelphia to Cleveland, Ohio, 13 cents; Indianapolis, 
Indiana, 16 cents; Chicago, Ill., 17 cents; Louisville, Ky., 22 cents; St. Louis, Mo., 26 cents; 
Nashville, Tenn., 35 cents; St. Paul, Minn, 42 cents; Madison, Wis., 45 cents; Omaha, Neb. 52 
cents; Des Moines, lowa, 57 cents; Little Rock, Ark., 63 cents; Austin, Texas, $2.37; Denver, 
Colorado, $1.80; San Francisco, Cal., $2.00-, Santa Fe, New Mexico, $2.55. Per Steamship to 
Richmond, Va., 15 cents per 100 lbs.; Charleston, S. C., 6 cents per cubic foot; Savannah, Ga., 
6 cents per foot; Jacksonville, Fla., 12% cents per foot; New Orleans, La., 38 cents per foot; 
Galveston, Tex., 48 cents per 100 Ibs. : 


pas All goods delivered in this City and Philadelphia Depots, free of charge. 


We Guarantee Safe Delivery of Goods. 

(38 To encourage the introduction and use of this invaluable material in places where it is 
unknown outside of State agent’s territory, we offer to send ot /ess than $20.00 worth at our 
above prices, BY FREIGHT, free of transportation charges. As in most cases freight cannot be 
prepaid, remittances may ke made less the freight charges as per above rates; this proposition holds 
good for TRIAL qrders only. 

Agents wanted in every county in the Union. Send for terms and give your references. 

Please write your Name, Town, County and State clearly, with explicit directions 
by which route to send the goods, and whether by Freight or Express. 

If this Circular is carefully read, there will be no difficulty in ascertaining the exact amount 
necessary to remit, as we make no charge for boxing. 


Address all communications to WZ, FY. BAY & GOruwz 


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